Bell Street Gardens
Bell Street GardensDESCRIPTION The Bell St./Islander Revitalization motel conversion project is a two building redevelopment, focused on establishing a strong sense of community between residents while simultaneously enriching the immediate area. The renovation of the existing two-story motel will include the addition of a third-story, for a total of 79 units: studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments on […]
Mother Bernard House – Under Construction
Mother Bernard House – Under ConstructionDESCRIPTION Mother Bernard House, previously named Eureka Motel, at 1140 4th Street includes the rehabilitation of two, two-story existing motel buildings and a new two-story building along 4th Street that will together provide a total of 49 affordable units, supportive service spaces, and common amenities. New and existing buildings will be woven together with a […]
Clara Gardens
Clara GardensDESCRIPTION Clara Gardens, located at 3555 El Camino Real in Santa Clara, will be a 120-unit rental community offering deeply affordable housing. The development includes the renovation of an existing two-story motel and the construction of a new seven-story building. As part of the Homekey emergency housing program, interim improvements were made to the motel […]
4400 Oliver Ave N.
4400 Oliver Ave N.DESCRIPTION 4400 Oliver Ave N is an adaptive reuse project in North Minneapolis that received funding through the Hennepin County Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Predevelopment Assistance program for emerging developers. VMWP provided technical assistance for site feasibility and concept design. The grant recipient’s goal was to transform a vacant, 1950’s era existing building, into a […]
3301 Kerner Blvd – Under Construction
3301 Kerner Blvd – Under ConstructionDescription The adaptive re-use and office conversion at 3301 Kerner Blvd is a vacant commercial property located at the intersection of Kerner Blvd and Bellam Blvd in San Rafael, immediately across the street from a major transit stop, a grocery store, and the County of Marin’s Health and Wellness Campus. The building is to be […]
St. Joseph’s Redevelopment Phase I
St. Joseph’s Redevelopment Phase IDESCRIPTION Phase I of St. Joseph’s Redevelopment includes the adaptive re-use and extensive renovation and revitalization of the historic St. Joseph’s building built in 1912 by the Little Sister’s of the Poor as a home for the indigent. The project will include 84 units of affordable senior housing, office space and senior garden. The 3.3 […]
Maple Hills Apartments Renovation
Maple Hills Apartments RenovationDESCRIPTION This Minnesota Housing-funded Moderate apartment renovation project targets significant improvements in resident quality of life at a site consisting of 96 occupied one, two, and three bedroom rental apartments constructed in 1971 with a two story amenity building constructed in 1977. The work builds on a 2008 effort by the current ownership that significantly […]
St. Elizabeth’s Place – Under Construction
St. Elizabeth’s Place – Under ConstructionDESCRIPTION The adaptive re-use of St. Elizabeth Place is a 2.5-acre site located on the Fifth Ward’s commercial and cultural corridor, blocks from Interstate 10 with views of the Houston skyline. The project of 179 affordable dwelling units includes the adaptive reuse of the historic hospital with 62 units, adaptive reuse of the historic convent […]
Pacific Meadows
Pacific MeadowsRenovation DESCRIPTION This six-month, $7 million eco-friendly renovation included the installation of a 417 kW photovoltaic system that has effectively eliminated residents’ monthly electric bills. The $2.3 million system was made possible by the receipt of federal tax credits for renewable energy, as well as incentives provided by Pacific Gas & Electric through its Multifamily […]
Notre Dame Plaza
Notre Dame PlazaNotre Dame Plaza is the adaptive re-use of the historic 1907 Notre Dame High School into 66 units of HUD 202 affordable senior housing. The transformation of the Notre Dame building called for modifying the existing structure and grounds while respecting the historical overlay district and diverse community. The resulting project is a light filled, […]